The Option Alpha Podcast 235: Top Trader Interviews - FK
Oct 16, 2025
Dive into the world of options trading with an insightful trader who mastered disciplined, probability-driven strategies. Discover the art of balancing long-term investments with quick trades through a dual-track approach. Learn about effective position sizing, the smart use of bots for automation, and the importance of managing emotions in trading. Hear about the mindset shifts that come after losses and get top-notch advice for new traders on humility and risk management. It’s all about sustainable success in the trading game!
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How FK Entered Options Trading
- FK discovered trading during COVID through online courses and spent three years in a structured curriculum blending investing and trading.
- He transitioned toward options selling because he prefers probability-driven, math-centered trading over long-term stock picking.
Sprint And Marathon Allocation
- FK runs a dual-duration portfolio: a slow 'marathon' of 20–45 DTE trades and a fast 'sprint' of 0DTE trades.
- He allocates about 75% to longer spreads and 25% to zero-day trades to balance steady income and quick opportunities.
Position Sizing And Rotation Rule
- Size positions so no single trade uses more than 5–6% and keep up to ten layered positions per bot.
- Stagger expirations and rotate trades: close at ~40% profit and immediately open replacements.